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King Charles remained at Wood Farm in Sandringham over the bank holiday, notably avoiding a meeting with his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew is now facing potential investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct, following the removal of his titles by the King last year.
Supermarkets across the UK have announced varied opening hours for the late May bank holiday. Lidl will operate reduced hours from 8am to 8pm outside London, while larger Tesco stores will close by 6pm. Aldi stores are also expected to open from 8am to 8pm.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced a proposed £5 billion tax break for overtime work, aimed at workers earning under £75,000. The plan could impact 90% of employees, but both Labour and Conservative representatives questioned the funding sources for the initiative.
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Albert Bridge in London has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists this morning after an emergency closure due to structural movement. Repairs, estimated at £8.5 million, are planned to fully restore the bridge for traffic in the coming months.
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A child has tragically died following a dog attack in Redcar, North Yorkshire, overnight. Armed police responded, and one dog was shot at the scene as an investigation is now underway.
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A British man, Jermaine Grant, faces charges linked to Al-Shabaab activities, including directing the group and weapons possession. He will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.
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Tourists are closely approaching Highland cows at Butser Hill in Hampshire despite safety warnings issued this morning. Emergency services responded to incidents involving visitors stuck on challenging terrain as crowds continue to flock to the site.
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A human skull has been found hanging from a tree in Brooke Wood, east London, with 80% of the rest of the bones located nearby. Emergency services were called following the discovery by an Enfield Council worker this morning.
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A teenager in Penge threatened a fast food worker with an imitation firearm over a sauce mix-up this morning.
Marwan Khadir, 18, has been jailed for three years following the incident on Christmas Eve.
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